Lisbon, ND

Full City Profile · North Dakota · Ransom County County

3.2 /5.0

B Good

2,262 Population 988/sq mi density

$61,953 Median Income $32,632 per capita

$185,700 Home Value $175,907 Zillow

$671 Median Rent 24.7% income on rent

41°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr

98 Violent Crime/100K 1,375 property/100K

Overall

3.2 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

4.1 / 5.0

$61,953 median income, 2.0% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$185,700 home value, $671/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

98 violent crimes/100K

C+

Education

2.6 / 5.0

20.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Lisbon has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.3 inches. The area receives 46.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

9°F Jan (-13°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)

Annual Average	41.4°F
	23% below US avg
January Average	9°F (-13°C)
July Average	70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days	276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,096 ft (334 m)
Area	2.3 sq mi (5.8 km²)
Population Density	988/sq mi
Coordinates	46.4390°N, 97.6844°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Ransom County County
Nearest Airport	Hector International (FAR) 53 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.3"

41% below US avg

Snowfall 46.7"

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.46"

Driest Month (Feb) 0.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median	38.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	13.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability	22.0 / 100
Community Resilience	96.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Very Low
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Very Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Very Low
Ice Storm	Relatively Moderate
Drought	Very Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Moderate
Landslide	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M3.7 on Oct 20, 1995.

Jun 5, 1993	11 km N of Johnson, Minnesota	M4.1	137 km
Oct 20, 1995	8 km SSE of New Effington, South Dakota	M3.7	96 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

429 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 12 fatalities, 162 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Jun 20, 1957	EF5	57 km	10
Aug 7, 2010	EF4	89 km	0
Jul 18, 2004	EF4	65 km	0
Jun 28, 1975	EF4	87 km	0
Jul 2, 1955	EF4	53 km	2
Jul 17, 2011	EF3	73 km	0
Jun 28, 1975	EF3	97 km	0
May 20, 1974	EF3	61 km	0
Jul 1, 1973	EF3	46 km	0
Jul 1, 1973	EF3	53 km	0
Jun 15, 1973	EF3	58 km	0
Aug 23, 1968	EF3	97 km	0
May 20, 1965	EF3	84 km	0
May 5, 1964	EF3	94 km	0
Sep 6, 1958	EF3	57 km	0
Jul 16, 1957	EF3	98 km	0
Aug 30, 1956	EF3	85 km	0
Jul 2, 1955	EF3	76 km	0
Jul 1, 1952	EF3	70 km	0
Jun 13, 1950	EF3	44 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

11 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BIESTERFELD (3,481 ac, 2021).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2021	BIESTERFELD	3,481	23 km
2003	DANIELSON	1,682	74 km
2003	OLERUD	1,275	30 km
2016	SLR 2016 RX MICHELL	1,242	72 km
1985	ALICE 02	1,142	38 km
2016	UNNAMED	1,128	67 km
2006	FULLERS LAKE 06	1,109	94 km
2019	UNNAMED	1,060	67 km
2021	HARTLEBEN WPA	1,002	68 km
1992	MEADOWS	922	90 km
2006	MEADOWS (SOUTH)	569	90 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	9°F (-13°C)	0.5 in	Coldest
February	15°F (-10°C)	0.4 in	Driest
March	27°F (-3°C)	1.0 in
April	43°F (6°C)	1.8 in
May	57°F (14°C)	2.4 in
June	66°F (19°C)	3.5 in	Wettest
July	70°F (21°C)	2.8 in	Warmest
August	69°F (20°C)	2.4 in
September	59°F (15°C)	2.1 in
October	46°F (8°C)	1.3 in
November	27°F (-3°C)	0.6 in
December	14°F (-10°C)	0.5 in

Lisbon has a seasonal temperature swing of 61°F / from 9°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (0.4").

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